This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4IQ.2ACEB/2338.3 Message Board Post: Speaking for myself, I would love to hop on a plane to Ireland and continue my search. I would get little satisfaction in having a professional researcher do the work for me. I was able to trace my wife's ancestors back to Neil Craig who was born in 1833 on Rathlin Island and left for America in 1854. As I trace each leg of the family back, all to Europe and most to the UK, I am forced to let that portion sit idle and fill in the gaps that are closer to us. I hope to be able to continue by making the trip to various countries and cities in the UK at a later date. Who are the brothers that you are looking for in America?